2001 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · Y351 TLF
2001 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 200,137 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/10/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
Y351 TLF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2014
- 200,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y351 TLF Mileage History
- 06/07/2006131,246 mi
- 12/07/2006131,294 mi+48 mi
- 12/07/2007139,618 mi+8,324 mi
- 10/07/2008142,838 mi+3,220 mi
- 10/07/2008142,838 mi
- 18/06/2009148,074 mi+5,236 mi
- 18/06/2009148,074 mi
- 29/05/2010152,986 mi+4,912 mi
- 14/07/2010153,788 mi+802 mi
- 16/07/2011166,455 mi+12,667 mi
- 18/07/2011166,458 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/2012176,089 mi+9,631 mi
- 09/07/2012176,089 mi
- 13/07/2013183,463 mi+7,374 mi
- 29/07/2014200,109 mi+16,646 mi
- 18/09/2014200,137 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 8,398 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Y351 TLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y351 TLF) between July 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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